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Black Whale Bar & Grill

Directly across from Escimo Ice Cream, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
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Cuisines: American
Good for: Bar scene
Dining options: Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar scene
Dining options: Late Night
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Austin, Texas
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Great local vibe and some of the best food! They are originally from Texas, so it was really cool running into them! Great people and super cool place! Always go when we are in town!

See 3 more reviews by MbroylesATX for San Juan del Sur
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Is the place to find everithing: is the place to find everything: Chillin # Live music,# Nice bar # Pool table, Fussball # and the owners awesome!!!

Boulder, Colorado
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

I only went here at night. I ended up at this late night spot twice during my stay in San Juan. Its a great place to meet people and it is usually super packed full of travelers and locals alike. Make sure to go on one of their live music nights, those seem to be the BIG nights with fire... More

See 4 more reviews by Onemindspinning for San Juan del Sur
Desert Hot Springs, California
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20 reviews 20 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Big burgers etc, could share a meal for sure. By far the coldest beer in town, good view across the street from the beach. Music, games and a good place to be with friends and people watch.

See 7 more reviews by RaynKj for San Juan del Sur
Toronto, Canada
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

Great value, nice outdoor setting and variety in menu. Had their schnitzel last year and now again, great both times

See 5 more reviews by Retired_Traveler_7 for San Juan del Sur
New York City, New York
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

....well lots of sounds actually! Good tunes, attentive waiting staff at the tables and a generally good vibe! One of fav drinking spots in SJDS.

See 3 more reviews by fibenn1975 for San Juan del Sur
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013

I guess I didn't understand the system in this one.. I stepped in with a friend and my boyfriend and never did anyone asked us if we wanted to order something. Maybe you just had to go to the bar and get it yourself? I take it the place was crowded but after 20 minutes of sitting around listening to... More

See 9 more reviews by GabyGT for San Juan del Sur
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2013

This is a great place to party in San Juan. Never tried the food but the atmosphere is great and there's often a live band

See 3 more reviews by Clarita K for San Juan del Sur
Laurel, Mississippi
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012

I'm not big on dancing but this place has live music and a great atmosphere and I really enjoy the cold drinks!!

See 6 more reviews by Maccarr999 for San Juan del Sur
Santa Cruz, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2012

I had fun playing pool, dancing under the stars very much enjoyed my night got busy around 10pm but the atmosphere was good. Friendly staff members. One of my favorite bars in San Jaun Del Sur!

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